The Origin of Black American Culture and Ebonics | Thomas Sowell

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[jeepgurl]

🤯Wow!!! Mr. Sowell this explains so much! So true from my experience being a black raised in the southern low district area, even down to watching my siblings play Wiss (not sure how it’s spelled). It was a struggle for me to get out but thanks be to God I truly overcame the spirit of entanglement. I always wanted to do more and be better. I WISHED I learned this earlier, but I’m glad I know now...much work has to be done to educate my family.

[clarity]

Thank you for this. As an African American man who has always been "othered" for not accepting the clearly backwards and self-defeating aspects of African American culture, this confirms that we are not a monolith, and that those of us on a different path are not self-hating or brainwashed. Thanks also for identifying the origins of African American culture - the history addresses racists and excuse-makers at the same time.

[patmalloy]

This is what needs to be taught in school. Its not you or your skin color, in most cases, it's just the culture and the beliefs you hold about you and your life

[renegadeace]

This should be mandatory in every sociology class.

[jlambson]

Sowell is so underrated. The way he explains complex topics is so valuable for those seeking to learn. I wish I had discovered him as a younger person. It might have helped me avoid some pitfalls

[jengleheimerschmitt]

The story of the old lady throwing her winter's supply of bacon into the boiler to 'win an impromptu riverboat race" needs to be in a movie.

[jessicahay]

As a poor white person from alabama whose family background is irish, , I see far to many of these ancestral traits in myself and some members of my family for comfort. It's time to break the cycle. Thank you for posting this.

[fellnermichael]

Every American needs to See this Video. This should be bloody mandatory in highschools. Pure, plain, good historical analysis.
Greetings from Bavaria, Germany!

[andrewbatts]

My grandma and our family came to Cork Town in 1935 when she was 12. She talked about how white southerners were so hated that even northern blacks and whites we're united in their hatred of them. The fact that my great grandfather was a terrible alcoholic prone to violence combined with the fact that nobody wanted to hire southerners made life very difficult for my grandma, aunts and uncles. Mr sowell is a very astute western philosopher of our era.

[meenameena-ddzy]

For the past 2 hours I literally felt as if I took a college level course on sociology with the comparison of two distinct cultural groups this podcast is nothing short of eye-opening and awesome

[Nunyabizy]

It's sad that the people who need to hear this the most will never listen

[revenant]

Absolutely eye opening. That is the reason why people migrated from Africa are successful. They embrace different cultures.

[brionnachristine]

This is probably one of the most educational and valuable things I've ever listened to on Youtube

[LongLiveThes]

To say that Dr Sowell's intelligence, culture, and wisdom are mindboggling is an understatement. Thank you so much for sharing this treasure trove!!

[wyleong]

In half an hour, I’ve learned about history of America, England, Scotland and Ireland. Mr. Sowell is a great educator. And thank you.

[ROBERTE]

I was raised in the mountains of Virginia in the 60’s and 70’s. Just before I graduated in 82 my parents got their GED. I was raised amongst the hillbillies who’ve had low regard for morality and education. My parents were different and they wanted better for us. They made sure we made it through high school and we were at church, either with them or another good God teaching church. This does explain why my sister and my paths have been different from some of the people we grew up with. Thank You God for giving us the parents that we had

[ovieainenehi]

This is very eye opening. This is why the black immigrants from African countries like Nigeria tend to be highly educated, studious, hardworking and ultimately successful because these are the values promoted in those countries.

[Grumpysmurf]

I’m a black woman born and raised in Alabama. I’ve been trying to put the pieces together since I’ve moved to New England. This makes so much sense!

[jimd]

A full semester of history in one episode. This should have been taught in schools

[samvimes]

My dad used to teach at a tiny, one-room school in Appalachia back in the early 80s. The school didn't have heating or air conditioning, and most of the children had rickets. About 15 years ago he took me to the community, and it still looked pretty much the same as when he'd taught there. This community wasn't just impoverished, it was also incredibly isolated, with only a narrow road winding through the hills to get there (kind of a nerve-wracking drive tbh). The saddest part was seeing the church graveyard, so many of the graves were for infants and toddlers.